Group 4A Flashcards
Oxidation state
+4
Describe Carbon
6th most abundant element.
When mixed with iron, steel is formed.
Carbon dioxide
Treatment for: Acne Warts Corns Calluses Eczema
Carbonate
Antacid
Pharm for effervescent tablet
Carbon monoxide
201x greater affinity to hemoglobin than oxygen leading to asphyxia the death Tx: 100% O2 Hyperbaric O2 Artificial air
Describe Silicon:
2nd most abundant element on Earth
Form inert oxide: Silicon dioxide
Purified siliceous earth is official in NF
Silicosis
Lung condition resembling TB.
Develops after long exposure to respirable dust.
Asbestosis
Pulmonary condition similar to silicosis.
Silicon dioxide
Tx for: Acne Warts Corns Calluses Eczema
Toxicity for SiO2
Silicosis (Miner’s pneumonia)
Antidote for Silicosis
Alumina
Hydrated Zinc Silicate
-calamine
-red/pink coloration
Topical protectant.
Kaolin
-china clay
-native hydrated zinc silicate
Adsorbent in diarrhea
Pumice
-amorphous aluminum silicate
Dental abrasive
Purified siliceous earth/infusorial earth
-diatomaceous earth
-fuller’s earth
-kieselguhr
Adsorbent
Abrasive
Filter medium
Clarifying agent
Talc
-softest mineral known
Clarifying agent
Dusting agent
Simethicone
-polymeric dimethylsiloxane
Antiflatulent
Attapulgite
Adsorbent
Present in polymagma, Diatabs and quintess
Feldspars
-most common rock
Describe Germanium
Have immune system enhancing and antitumor effects.
Remarkable electrical properties.
Describe Tin.
Stannum.
+2 and +4 oxidation states.
Stannous fluoride
Anticariogenic
Dental prophylactic
Stannous dioxide
Germicide for staphylococcus infection
Describe Lead.
Plumbum.
Most metallic element of the group.
Toxicity for lead
Plumbism
Antidote for the toxicity in lead
EDTA
Ca versenate
DMSA (succimer)
Plumbous acetate
-sugar of lead
Astringent
Lead oxide/monoxide
-occurs as Litharge
-causes when inhaled
Canning.
Plumbous subacetate
-Goulard’s extract
-Salt of Saturn
Antiseptic
Astringent
Name of the group
Carbon Group
